Following an unusually mild end of winter and beginning of spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom across southern Japan. The early peak bloom date in some areas is unprecedented -- and that's ...

You probably already know the absolute best time of the year to visit Japan to see cherry blossoms if you've made plans to ...

OSAKA, Japan — Normally the start of the cherry blossom season in Osaka Castle Park in Osaka, Japan, would be greeted by crowds of tourists walking up the paths and gates to see the its cherry trees ...

Every spring, crowds flock to admire Japan’s cherry blossom — a dazzling pink and white bloom that has been revered in the country for more than a thousand years. But the world-famous sakura plants ...

TOKYO — Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts ...

The cherry blossom trees also bloomed early in Washington, D.C. Climate change may be causing cherry blossom trees around the world to blossom much earlier than they had in the past. The famous ...

Japan’s famous cherry blossoms reached their peak earlier than ever before this year, with experts suggesting the record-setting date is the result of climate change. Peak bloom was reached on March ...

Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released its new Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise due to overwhelming interest from guests. The family-owned and operated cruise ...